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Hampshire and the Isle of Wight's diverse landsape makes for a unique selection events suitable for the whole family. With a national park, three cities and miles of coastline, there's bound to be something for you within hundreds of event listings.
To find out what's on in Hampshire today or this weekend, use the search box above to narrow down your required date. Families on a budget can look out for the many free events taking place while there's plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or for a weekend break.
Exciting entertainment takes place all year round with an enviable supply of themed festivals. Hampshire's fertile rural landscape means that food and drink plays a big part in the county's event calendar with local produce championed and enjoyed through Farmers' Markets, beer festivals, celebrity visits and plenty of tasting opportunities!
From an aviation hub in Farnborough, to the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu and nautical links with the Solent and Isle of Wight, specialist transport events are big in Hampshire and are a great reason for a day trip or weekend break.
If you're looking for what's on in Hampshire on a rainy day, there's a selection of theatres with a calendar of events featuring comedy, concerts, musicals and plays.
If you're travelling from outside the area for an event in Hampshire, there are numerous hotels and other accommodation options to suit your needs.
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The guide below shows our calendar of events in Hampshire. Whether you're local or visiting the area, find what's happening near you by clicking the Map View button.
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Exhibition
Aldershot
The Army Medical Services Museum is commemorating the 1st World War through a new gallery following events that happened one hundred years ago.
Tour
Town Quay, Southampton
Have fun discovering Southampton with two quirky heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt.
Are you curious about Southampton? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather? Take one of our…
Tour
The Close, Winchester
Have fun discovering Winchester with two quirky heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt.
Are you curious about Winchester? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather? Take one of our…
Tour
The Hard, Portsmouth
Explore, Discover & Enjoy Portsmouth with two unique, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Are you curious about Portsmouth? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather? Take one of…
Sale
Eastleigh
The Town Centre is expected to see one of its busiest days yet on Saturday 19 September, as the annual Mardi Gras returns but to celebrate this year’s 1945 theme it will be joined by a Vintage Market.
The recently re-developed Market Place, home to…
Exhibitions
Jewry Street, Winchester
Artist Andy Singleton, renowned for his large scale sculptures, cuttings and installations in paper, has been commissioned to create a body of new works for his first solo gallery exhibition.
The exhibition pulls together the threads of Singleton's…
Exhibitions
off the High Street, Gosport
An exhibition for all ages which features modern automata, or mechanical sculptures, with clever mechanisms and often humorous ideas!
The automata are on tour from Cabaret Mechanical Theatre, whose exhibits have recently been enjoyed in China,…
Childrens Events
Portsmouth
Visit the Emirates Spinnaker Tower for a spooky sky-high game of I-spy as you venture up 100 metres to the view deck to discover the view. Brace yourself for a thrilling experience and brave the nerve-jangling glass Sky Walk or just take it easy…
Family
SOUTHSEA
Saturday 24 October 2020 to Sunday 1 November 2020 10am to 4pm
Can you find Wally in our collections? We’re part of the national Where’s Wally? Spooky Museum Search from Kids in Museums Walker Books UK. Join us in October half term and get…
Childrens Events
Churchill Way West, Basingtoke
Calling all witches and wizards, monsters and zombies, ghosts and skeletons! Dress to distress in your scariest costume on the streets of Milestones Museum this October half term and claim a sweet treat!* Activities include:
• "Trick or treat"…
Special Events
VENTNOR
Frights & Sprites at Blackgang Chine returns for 2020. The spooky family-friendly festivities will run through October half term between the 19th and 23rd October and the 26th and 31st October.
Rumpus Mansion’s ghostly characters will be…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Beaulieu
New Forest Activities have put a wonderfully spooky twist on their archery sessions for October Half Term. Using weapons of old; vampires, werewolves and zombies will be your new targets. Plus to add an extra challenge, you'll get to practice your…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Beaulieu
With so much history and stories of resident ghosts, are you brave enough to venture out onto the Beaulieu River at dusk? Adorn your best fancy dress and head out in illuminated canoes onto the estuary at nightfall on this 90 minute, canoeing tour…
Performing Arts
Stokes Bay, Gosport
You are invited to solve a 100 year-old death mystery that occurred in the Victorian battery, our venue, with the 'help' of a psychic medium. Its scary, but so is the acting! Lots of laughs and a fish and chip supper at half time. £10.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Beaulieu
Looking for school holiday activities for the kids? Drop them off for a full day of adventure in The New Forest, on a Holiday Adventure Day with New Forest Activities
Based at their woodland activity site on the stunning Beaulieu Estate, your…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Weyhill, Andover
repare yourself and your little ones for a wickedly spook-tacular family evening this Halloween at the Hawk Conservancy Trust. Create your own spooky crafts, listen to ghostly story-telling and marvel at their beautiful owls as they fly against the…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Weyhill, Andover
Tickets: £35 – adults, £21 – children (includes supper, hot drink and chocolate brownie)
Join the Hawk Conservancy Trust for a magical evening when you can step into the magical world of owls. Watch these mystical birds twist and turn through the…
Fireworks
New Forest
One of the largest firework displays in the south on Saturday 31st October, choreographed to music with a range of entertainment for the whole family.
Be wowed by an incredible fireworks display set to a top-secret playlist based on a Spooktacular…
Run / Rally
New Forest
All owners of Smart cars are invited to drive into Beaulieu on Sunday 8th November and park up within the museum complex for what promises to be a superb day out for both Smart car owners and enthusiasts.
The event is set to provide a great…
Arts
Brockenhurst
Learn how to make your own personalised chocolate truffle advent calendar to give as a gift for that special person. Your workshop will be hosted by Miss Witt, a world class chocolatier, teacher, demonstrator and judge who received a Silver and…
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